COREcruitment

General Manager - Busy Café, Birmingham Airport

General Manager – Busy Café, Birmingham Airport
Salary: Up to £44,000 + Bonus

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, fast-paced café operation in Birmingham Airport.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong operator who thrives under pressure, loves developing teams, and can deliver outstanding customer experiences in a busy, demanding environment.

With ambitious growth across the UK and a people-first culture, this is the perfect time to join a forward-thinking hospitality business and make your mark.

 

What You’ll Be Doing


  • Running a high-volume café operation in Birmingham Airport with full accountability for performance and standards
  • Leading, coaching, and motivating a large team to deliver consistent, exceptional service every day
  • Driving operational excellence—ensuring brand standards, compliance, and service levels are consistently met
  • Managing rotas, labour, and stock efficiently in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment
  • Monitoring KPIs and commercial performance to maximise sales and profitability
  • Recruiting, training, and developing your team to create a high-performing, customer-focused culture
  • Leading from the front—jumping in on the floor when needed, setting the pace, and inspiring your team

 

What We’re Looking For


  • An experienced General Manager from a coffee shop, QSR, or hospitality background (airport or high-volume environment a bonus)
  • Proven ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced, customer-facing business
  • Strong leadership and people development skills—able to get the best out of your team
  • Operationally sharp with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • A hands-on, adaptable leader who thrives under pressure and leads by example

 

What’s on Offer


  • Salary up to £44,000 + Bonus
  • A fast-paced, exciting role at one of the UK’s busiest travel hubs
  • Real career progression opportunities as the company expands
  • A people-first culture where you’ll have the autonomy to make an impact

 

If this sounds like the challenge you’re ready for, please get in touch at ben@cor-elevate.com.



  • Start: asap
  • Rate: £44k per year + Bonus
  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Catering
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 0000
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: BS999902987
  • Posted: 2025-09-15 18:32:49 -

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